ADA-08421 Proposal to Extend a State Airport Land Lease at Togiak Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to extend a land lease at Togiak Airport for five more years. The lease belongs to Gary N. Carlos, who uses the land to run a commercial aviation business. The public can send written comments by 4:30 p.m. on November 23, 2026, before the Department decides whether to extend the lease.

Why was this notice issued?

Gary N. Carlos applied to extend his airport land lease under Alaska Statute (AS) 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant a lease term extension without competition from other bidders. Public notice is given so people can comment before a decision is made.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to extend Lease ADA-08421 (Lot 3A, Block 1), about 22,500 square feet at Togiak Airport, for an additional five years. Annual rent would be $2,790.00 plus any other associated fees. The land is authorized for aviation use: running and maintaining a commercial aviation business, including loading and unloading passengers and freight, aircraft maintenance and repair, aircraft tiedown, and vehicle parking, all in support of the lessee's Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 135 Air Taxi operation and servicing FAR Part 121 operators (larger scheduled air carriers).

Who is involved: Applicant/lessee: Gary N. Carlos

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Nov 23, 2026 15 days from today.

“Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 23, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Thomas Hildreth, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. Include your return address. The Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit a written comment or objection at the address and by the date and time in the notice and who include their return address. Refer to Lease ADA-08421. The Department may reject any or all comments. People needing hearing impaired accommodation may call Alaska Relay at 711.

Contact

Thomas Hildreth
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing, Central Region
(907) 269-0736
PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 23, 2026: Notice published
Nov 23, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend Lease ADA-08421 (Lot 3A, Block 1), consisting of approximately 22,500 square feet, at Togiak Airport for an additional five (5) years. Applicant: Gary N. Carlos. Annual rent: $2,790.00 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: Aeronautical - Operation and maintenance of a commercial aviation business to include loading and unloading passengers and freight, aircraft maintenance and repair, aircraft tiedown, and vehicle parking all in support of lessee’s FAR Part 135 Air Taxi and Servicing FAR Part 121 Operators. This is an application filed under AS 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed lease term extension without competition. Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 23, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to extend the lease. The Department’s decision will be sent only to persons who submit written comment or objection to the Department, at the address and by the date and time specified in this notice, and include their return address. Information is available from Thomas Hildreth, Aviation Leasing, Central Region, PO Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900, (907) 269-0736. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call Alaska Relay at 711. The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments.

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